Jaroslav Halak will start in goal for the Islanders when they play the Bruins at home tonight at 7 p.m., head coach Doug Weight said.

The recently recalled Tanner Fritz will also be in the lineup for the Isles. This season with the Bridgeport Sound Tigers, he has notched 10 goals and 25 assists in 29 games. His 35 points is ranked fifth in the AHL.

Alan Quine will be out of Weight's lineup on Tuesday, while the defensive lines will remain the same.

The Islanders are 4-5-1 in their last ten games, and looking to start the new year off right. Three out of their four games this week will be at home.

I know... I know. Joking about power being restored when there is a possibility for some of us to lose it this evening with a powerful nor'Easter approaching is a lame attempt at being clever. Just know, I'm terrible at titles, always have been and sometimes this is all you're going to get, unfortunately. Stay safe people.

Alan Quine removed from IR, sent to Bridgeport for conditioning

Oct 26, 2017 | 9:37AM

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Nov 25, 2016; San Jose, CA, USA; New York Islanders center Alan Quine (10) and San Jose Sharks center Chris Tierney (50) fight for control of the puck in the second period of the game at SAP Center at San Jose. (Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports)

Islanders C Alan Quine has been removed from the IR, and will join the Bridgeport Sound Tigers to work on his conditioning, the team announced Thursday.

Quine has been out with an upper-body injury since Sep. 12, which had him miss all of training camp. He was expected to miss 4-6 weeks at the time.

The 24-year-old notched 18 points (five goals, 13 assists) in 61 games with the Islanders last season.

It's a tough blow for Quine, who really could have used the training camp to make an impression on Doug Weight. But for one of the younger players in camp (namely guys like Matt Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier), Quine's misfortune creates a huge opportunity.

Planes, trains and automobiles: Isles take to the road

New York Islanders right wing Ryan Strome (18) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring a goal against the Washington Capitals during the third period at Barclays Center. (Andy Marlin)

Andy Graziano, SNY.TV:

Fans and media alike had written the Islanders off after a poor start had them hovering at NHL .500 and put the team into a tailspin that threatened their playoff hopes. After three consecutive losses to open 2017, which included dropping points in Colorado, Arizona and Florida, those cries became louder, with myself very much at the forefront.

Since then, the team has set out on a personal mission to prove us all wrong. A 7-1-1 run, which included the firing of head coach Jack Capuano, has New York three points out of the second wild card spot, holding three games in hand on the Philadelphia Flyers. Now, don't get me wrong, they still might not make the postseason, as sportsclubstats currently has them at 45%, but at least we can safely talk about the prospect instead of focusing on the 2017 NHL Draft.

Islanders need to start turning their attention to the future

New York Islanders forward Ryan Strome (18) watches his pass against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. (James Guillory)

Brian Erni, SNY.tv

Maybe it's their 11-12-5 record, or maybe it's the wind chill cutting straight through me on this blustery, cold Long Island day, but when I saw Anthony Beauvillier was scratched for Thursday's game against the Blackhawks, I felt ready to lose it.

I'm not usually prone to knee-jerk anger. It's just in my nature to be a relatively measured sports fan. But if you were among the listeners of this week's Point Blank Podcast, you know that I was approaching my breaking point, and this one tipped me over the edge.

What's the disconnect between the Islanders front office and coaching staff and reality? The Isles are 12 points out of the final Wild Card spot. The majority of their division can't lose, with Washington (five), Columbus (seven), Philadelphia (10), and Pittsburgh (seven) on insane winning streaks. The projected point total needed to grab the second Wild Card is at 103 points. The harsh reality is the Islanders are not making the playoffs.

Shooting from Point Blank Range: When should Dal Colle and Ho-Sang arrive?

New York Islanders right wing Josh Ho-Sang (66) carries the puck past Philadelphia Flyers center Chris VandeVelde (76) during the second period during a preseason hockey game at Wells Fargo Center. (Eric Hartline)

When should Islanders prospects Michael Dal Colle and Josh Ho-Sang get the call? SNY.tv's Brian Erni and Andy Graziano discuss...

With the Isles seven points out of a playoff spot, a lot of fans are clamoring to see the future crop of forwards in Brooklyn. Andy, do you think Michael Dal Colle and/or Josh Ho-Sang should get the call to the big club at some point this season?

Halak to start, Shane Prince activated off IR

Oct 27, 2016 | 5:30PM

New York Islanders center Shane Prince (11) against the Philadelphia Flyers during the second period during a preseason hockey game at Wells Fargo Center. (Eric Hartline)

Shane Prince has been activated off the IR and will be taking the place of Mathew Barzal on the active roster for tonight's game, head coach Jack Capuano announced before Thursday's game.

In addition, Capuano also stated that Jaroslav Halak will start in goal for the Islanders tonight as they take on the Pittsburg Penguins.

Ryan Strome will move back to center with Prince returning to the lineup, while Alan Quine will serve as the other wing on the line. Andrew Ladd will re-join John Tavares and Josh Bailey on the top line.

Islanders rookies heading in opposite directions

By Andy Graziano | Oct 25, 2016 | 4:30PM

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New York Islanders left wing Anthony Beauvillier (72) celebrates after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the second period at Barclays Center. The goal was his first NHL career goal. (Brad Penner)

When Mathew Barzal and Anthony Beauvillier showed up for their second training camp with the New York Islanders this fall, expectations were high. Management expected them to learn from their previous experiences and be even better, fans were excited to get a peek at part of the future offense and the players had one similar goal in mind - make the 23-man roster to begin the 2016-17 season. Neither was looking too far ahead, maintaining a level of maturity that belies their age of just 19.From the day the two first took the ice together at Northwell Health Ice Center, their futures were intertwined, both battling to be the one making the biggest impression on management and the coaching staff. They even practically mimicked each other in interviews - "I just have to be the hardest worker out there. Earn every inch of ice, win every shift, and make myself noticeable." is how Barzal and Beauvillier both laid out their game plans to SNY in separate conversations.As New York prepares to play its seventh game of the season tomorrow night in Brooklyn against the unbeaten Montreal Canadiens, they have, however, trended in very different directions that will have an impact on their place of residence for the remainder of the season, especially considering they have no real professional option outside of the big club. Neither is eligible for AHL consideration, being under 20 years of age and not yet completing four seasons on CHL hockey.